Togo leader’s sister-in-law arrested after calling for end to family rule
Togo security forces have arrested the sister-in-law of President Faure Gnassingbe after she called for an end to the family’s long-standing rule in the West African country. The arrest of Sara Akolly, the sister of Faure Gnassingbe’s wife, took place on Tuesday in the capital city of Lome.
Akolly had been an outspoken critic of the Gnassingbe family’s decades-long rule in Togo. She had recently been actively involved in organizing protests demanding political reforms and term limits for the presidency, which is currently held by her brother-in-law Faure Gnassingbe.
The Togolese authorities have not officially commented on Akolly’s arrest, but it is widely believed to be linked to her vocal opposition to the ruling family. The arrest has raised concerns among human rights groups about the stifling of dissent and freedom of speech in Togo.
President Faure Gnassingbe has been in power since 2005, following the death of his father, Gnassingbe Eyadema, who ruled Togo for 38 years. The Gnassingbe family has been in power for over five decades, facing criticism from opposition groups and activists for alleged human rights abuses and a lack of democratic reforms.
The arrest of Akolly is seen as a move by the authorities to silence critics and maintain their grip on power. It has sparked condemnation from international human rights organizations, calling for her immediate release and respect for freedom of expression in Togo.
The situation in Togo remains tense as protests against the government continue, with calls for political change and an end to the Gnassingbe family’s rule gaining momentum.
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